Oettinger Davidoff launches the new Cusano Dominican Connecticut cigar range for 2016 – the smart choice for cigar lovers around the globe Basel, February 2016. Cigar lovers around the world are increasingly seeking out great value quality blends and taste experiences. To meet this demand Oettinger Davidoff is launching the new Cusano Dominican Connecticut line of long filler cigars, blended with fine Dominican filler tobaccos and an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. This line is designed for […]
Jaime Garcia, the son of Don Pepin Garci are the father and son team, the masterminds behind the My Father factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. Add to the mix the lovely Janny Garcia and you have the first family of cigars in the modern market. Jaime Garcia who has a degree in agriculture released his first cigar, the Jamie Garcia Reserva Especial in 2010 with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. In 2012, the blend got a makeover exclusively for New […]
ROOM101 TO LAUNCH EXTENSION OF PAYBACK SERIES IN FEBRUARY WITH NEW CONNECTICUT LINE LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 25, 2016 – Room101, the Los Angeles based luxury lifestyle brand owned by Matt Booth, has announced a new extension to its best-selling franchise, the new Room101 Big Payback Connecticut. The Big Payback, which first launched as a Nicaraguan Puro in May 2014, has become a very popular “everyday smoke” for those seeking big flavor at a […]
Better late than never. Introduced at the 2015 IPCPR, Two Guys Smoke Shop just received their order of the El Catador de las Petite Coronas. The limited edition 10 count sampler of cigars features 5 blends measuring 4 x 46. Inside each sampler is 2 each of the following: Intemperance BA XXI Intrigue Wrapper: Brazil Arapiraca Intemperance EC XVIII Charity Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut CroMagnon Peștera Muierilor Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Aquitaine Peștera Muierilor Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero […]
While Hammer + Sickle received accolades for their Tradition line, the Trademark Natural is one of my favorite cigars from the New England. The company which also makes Vodka original released the Trademark under the name Icon. However, due to a copyright issue they were forced to change the name. That name is Trademark which is genius if you ask me. According to the Hammer + Sickle website, “Trademark series Connecticut is the quintessential mild […]
When I first started smoking I was a fan of mild cigars, as my palate expanded I moved on to stronger full-bodied smokes. Lately, it feels like I am beginning to gravitate back toward the milder cigars that created my passion for the industry. Today’s cigar; La Flor Dominicana Suave was the first blend from La Flor Dominicana. A company who is not synonymous with milder cigars; and this weekend for the 300th podcast of […]
This past weekend on The Cigar Authority podcast we lit up the 3rd cigar from The Cigar Authority Care Package; the Nestor Miranda Collection Connecticut. What is the Care Package you ask? It is a monthly shipment of four cigars fulfilled by 2guyscigars.com and selected by us. These 4 cigars will be featured on upcoming shows and sells for just $19.99, shipping included. You can cancel at anytime, but we don’t see you wanting to […]
As I continue to get over a severe bout of bronchitis that still has me coughing from time to time, I’ve been trying to keep my cigars mild. Those who listen to The Cigar Authority podcast know that David Garofalo has an affinity for Connecticut shade cigars. To celebrate his 50th birthday; Nick Perdomo presented David Garofalo with his own line of cigars that he continues to produce for him that features none other than […]
One of the most anticipated releases from 2015 IPCPR trade show in New Orleans was the Padron Damaso and since its release it has been among the most polarizing cigar amongst aficionados. Bloggers have rated the cigar from the mid 80’s to the low 90s which would be welcomed for any line, but this is Padron and the standard of excellence is higher. Now that the cigars have been out for a few months I […]
As owner of Two Guys Smoke Shop, David Garofalo enjoys giving a quiz to his employees on a regular basis to see how much they are paying attention and to see what areas some training is needed. This past week I was subject to that test; and one of the questions I got wrong had to do with the most expensive cigar the shop sells. The answer was a Zino cigar that retails for $41 […]